London South Bank University - Care Leavers' Bursary

General information on this scholarship

Have been in the care of a Local Authority for at least 13 weeks during which you reached your 16th
birthday or been the subject of a care order under section 20 of The Children's Act 1989, between the
ages of 16-18.

General Description

The dedicated team at London South Bank University offers a variety of assistance opportunities for care leavers. The Care Leavers Bursary is intended for students that are in care, or who have recently left care. The package consists of a £750 bursary and up to £1,000 in travel costs. Bursaries are dispersed at the beginning of the academic year. Qualifying students can take advantage of other support systems that the university offers.

Requirements

All applicants must be registered as London South Bank University students. They must also have been under local authority care in their recent past.